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#759 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 42% in state
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4850 Jersey Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37416
- Math 79% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,083
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Silverdale Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,107 | Compare → |
| Boyd Buchanan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 992 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #46 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is a public school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 923 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
What grades does Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts serve?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has an enrollment of approximately 923 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts rank in TN?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts ranks #759 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts a charter school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 923
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 855-2614
- Area population (ZIP 37416)
- 14,089
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37416; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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